Sulliotti, down with the shutters: another historic Cagliari business closes.
It sells liqueurs, chocolates and sweets, the owner Italo is 88 years old and no one can inherit the business: «No financial problems, but my daughters and grandchildren do something else»Per restare aggiornato entra nel nostro canale Whatsapp
Sulliotti, the historic business that has been open on Viale Trieste for over 60 years, is preparing to close its shutters one last time .
Liquors, chocolates, sweets, and advice: for over half a century, the shop has served locals and tourists, always maintaining professionalism and trust. But today, owner Italo Sulliotti is 88 years old and has no one to inherit the business . "It's not for economic reasons, it's a question of age. I have no one to continue after me: my daughters have other jobs, and even my grandchildren work outside of Cagliari, otherwise I would have continued."
From behind the counter, Sulliotti has seen Cagliari change: from the closure of other historic businesses to the opening of the many construction sites still visible in the streets: " When construction lasts two or three years, the shops close, and when they close, the street goes dark . A shop provides light, keeps people moving, offers advice and directions: it's a point of reference for the entire neighborhood, indeed, for the entire city."
Now it's time for the shopkeeper to retire. "The shop is being liquidated, and I hope to close by the end of the year," he explains. The plans include selling the premises, with no rent: "I'm 88 now, and I want to finish on a high note."